[DeTomaso] npc

[asajay at asajay.com]

We've been pretty free with the use of the DeTomaso logo but have  
specifically shy'd away from the Ford Logo.  However, some of the  
printed literature we carry -does- have the Ford logo.  We used to  
carry a Pantera patch that had an oval on it, but not filled in.  It  
always looked to me like it was meant for the Ford logo, but never  
embroidered, possibly due to licensing.

Who knows?
Asa Jay

Quoting Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com>:

> It looks like the issue was that the site was selling counterfeit   
> goods.  So as long as POCA isn't selling things with the Blue Oval   
> on them appearing like a trademark, I imagine Ford does not care.
>  
> I took a quick look and could not find "Pantera" registered to Ford,  
>  but found it registererd to Detomaso.  I assume it has been  
> assigned  to someone, but didn't look up the assignment.
>  
> Ken
>
> --- On Fri, 12/12/08, adin at frontier.net <adin at frontier.net> wrote:
>
> From: adin at frontier.net <adin at frontier.net>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] npc
> To: "panteras" <detomaso at realbig.com>
> Date: Friday, December 12, 2008, 8:22 AM
>
> Hi kids,
> I recently sent a communication to "the mother ship" regarding
> harassment of a website . . .and I've heard this same story numerous
> times before:  Ford wants $ because we talk about Fords on our website.
>
> anyway, here is the response from Ford.
>
> Hello and Thanks for bringing this issue to our attention.  Without
> question, Ford enthusiasts are extremely important to us.  Their
> enthusiasm and loyalty are part of our heritage and part of what's
> going to keep us moving forward.
>
> Recently, there was an item posted stating that Ford was requesting
> TheRangerStation.com to turn over its URL to Ford and pay $5,000.
> We'd like the opportunity to share some additional facts that might
> make a difference in how you think about this situation.
>
> In its communications, TheRangerStation.com stated that Ford was
> making them change the name of their site and pay $5,000.   What was
> not mentioned was that TheRangerStation.com was selling counterfeit
> Ford-brand merchandise on the site.  As a company, Ford has a
> responsibility to protect our brand and a responsibility to our
> licensees.  We cannot let something like that pass. (The counterfeit
> goods have been removed from the website since TheRangerStation.com
> got the letter from Ford's attorney.)
>
> Please know that Ford takes no joy in pursuing enthusiast sites.
> Since there are a number of sites out there with Ford vehicles as part
> of their names or URLs, some people have asked if they should be
> concerned.  Ford has been and continues to be willing to license its
> trademarks for use by enthusiast groups and enthusiast websites.
> Requesting a license is done easily by contacting tmgroup at ford.com.
> To request a license to produce or sell branded merchandise bearing
> Ford's trademarks, contact branduse at ford.com.
>
> We hope you will share this information with anyone who is concerned.
> We deeply appreciate our fans? dedication and enthusiasm and want to
> be able to work together with all of our supporters to tell the Ford
> story.
>
> Customer Relationship Center
> Ford Motor Company
>
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